Hen as a Symbol of Heaven Shelter in Talmage Sermon
Dr. Talmage uses a barnyard hen illustration to urge trust in divine protection. He contrasts simple, practical imagery with worldly complexity and warns that most youth who reject sanctuary never come to Christ. The sermon emphasizes warmth, guidance, and personal decision under God’s sheltering wings.
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Dor. Talmage
Christ
Louis Klopsch
OSPF
Washington
Talmage
Heaven
Jerusalem
Mount Olivet
India
Himalayas
Lark
Robin Redbreast
Theological Seminary
Dominick
Bird of Prey
South Pole
North Pole
Arctic
Antarctic
Cerberus
Hell
Isle of Wight
Elizabeth
Carisbrook Castle
Bristol Channel
Boaz
Ruth
Israel
A Narrow Escape
A brief exchange about fear of a proposal ends with a platonic note between two parties in a Detroit Free Press item.
Bennie’s Ten Faults A Sabbath School Tale
Bennie Byrne reduces faults one by one from ten to one by learning to keep walls clean organize belongings keep promises smile be patient stop crossness keep from cross avoid equivocation eat promptly speak kindly and share toys, turning into a perfect boy praised by Sabbath School Visitor.
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Bennie Byne
Bennie
The Trading Mouse Exacts Odd Exchanges in Florida
The Trading Mouse, known in Florida, steals items then leaves replacements. He replaces rings and brooches with seeds shells or other small goods, a curious but lopsided barter. The tale frames his habit as a daily business of exchanging objects.
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Florida
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Cochin China Descends From Ankor Wat Fame To Anim Province
A London Graphic excerpt traces Cochin China from the Mekong delta of Ankor Wat fame to Annin mountain country. It notes harsh living among natives, a poor fishing folk, and forests rich in game as tiger risks recede before clever defensive methods.
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Cochin-China
Mekong River
Indo-China
Ankor Wat
Annim
Tonquin
London Graphic
Art in Architecture Six Room House Plan Priced at 1200
A detailed advertisement describes a six room and a half dwelling with brick foundation and 22 by 26 foot footprint. It outlines room sizes, construction materials, finishes, and cost of 1200 dollars. The prospectus notes galv iron downspouts, cedar shingles, pine trim, and standard two story height with 9 foot ceilings on the upper floors.
Ant Society Strike Sparks New Colony
Black ants host smaller yellow workers that sometimes strike for better conditions. When blocked they raid to recruit more yellows, who often join the strike. The stoppage ends as yellows escape and found their own colony.
Wind Blows Sun Out As Child Seeks Shelter
Varry aged four plays on the lawn when a sudden dark sky spreads. He calls to his mamma requesting the door be opened to come inside because the wind has blown the sun out.
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Varry
Turkeys Delivered Unclothed Prompt Family Laughs
A humorous note recounts a grocer delivering a turkey to Ethel’s mother who asked for a dressed bird. The child exclaimed that the turkey was nude, prompting amusement over the mix up and the toddler’s childlike insistence on proper attire.
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Ethel
Mamima
Nature's Own Toothbrush Plant of Jamaica
A curious Jamaica creeper known as the toothbrush plant is used by natives. They cut a stem piece and fray the ends to make a natural toothbrush.
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Jamaica
Child Confuses Napkin for Tablecloth at Neighbor’s Home
A boy named Bobby, while dining at a neighbor’s house, held up a large napkin and asked what its purpose was, humorously implying it was a tablecloth. The moment captures a child’s literal interpretation of everyday items.
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Bobby
The Robin: Migration, Nest, and Feeding Habits
A concise study of the American robin noting its early migration to the middle states, its eight inch length, slate gray and chestnut plumage, and bulky mud-lined nest. It details egg color, preferred foods of worms and fruit, and describes a painting instruction for the bird in black slate and chestnut with contrasting white accents.
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South
Middle States
N. Y
Treat Old People Well
A Woman's Home Companion essay urges Americans to improve aged parents' comfort dignity and happiness. It laments widowed mothers living like ghosts in their children's homes and offers practical steps to provide affordable independent living within a family setting.
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United States
Coal Tar Color Industry Leaders in Germany
The joint capital of Germanys six largest coal tar color manufacturers totals about 12.5 million dollars. They employ roughly 500 chemists, 350 engineers and technologists, 1,460 business staff and travelers, and over 1,800 workers.
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Germany
Value of Our Manufactures Grows to 1900 Total
The census office reports U S manufactured output in 1900 surpassed 13 billion dollars, a rise of about 4 billion from 1890 and a 30 percent gain. American manufacturing value in 1900 is nearly thirteen times its 1850 level.
Geological Drop Sinks Land Near Mount Carmel Pa
A geological event caused by crustal shift near Mount Carmel Pennsylvania results in a square mile of land sinking two and a half feet. Officials monitor after the sudden subsidence and assess potential damage to structures and infrastructure.
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Mount Carmel
Denizens of the Sea Show Ocean Fish Speed
The article notes porpoises dart 17 mph, dolphins near porpoises, bonito up to 40 mph briefly, herrings 10 to 12 mph, mackerel faster, trout and salmon rapid during spawning, and whales at 4 to 5 mph normally but up to 16 mph when excited.
Vast Cave Discovered Near Butte Montana
A new extensive cave about 60 miles east of Butte in Montana was explored to several miles without locating its source or outlet. A large river with a 100 foot cataract was observed within the cave. Some stone copper utensils and bones were found in a large chamber.
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Montana
Butte
MeJigger-Hedley’s Toy Bank Aims for Fortune
The Philadelphia Press notes MeJigger-Hedley has created a toy bank that won’t open for children but dispenses carfare to their fathers, potentially profiting him as a publicity stunt or business venture.
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Hedley
Philadelphia
Col. Stilwell Denies Medicinal Drinking Claims
Col. Stilwell states he never drinks alcohol for medicine and admits sometimes he indulges in subterfuge. He says such deception would suggest he is a chronic invalid, a point noted by the Washington Star.
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Col. Stilwell
Washington Star
Genial Conduct in Detroit Store Credit Trade
In a Detroit Free Press snippet a shopkeeper notes Jones and Jenking, Brown, and a frequent customer who buys small items on credit each visit, reflecting a casual exchange about friendly relations and business practice.
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Jones
Jenking
Brown
Detroit
Free Press
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Chicago
Palka
Staten
Paul Kants
Arkansas
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Iounts
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Africa
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